Source: Nintendo || Promotional banner of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" |
Originally expected to launch in late
2015, a tweet from Nintendo confirms that the release date of "The Legend
of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" will be moved to 2017. Devoted fans of the
franchise will have to wait because the game will not be come out together with
Nintendo Switch when the console launches in March 2017, as originally
reported.
According to a tweet from Nintendo as translated
by IGN, "Though originally
scheduled for 2016, the release of the latest 'The Legend of Zelda' title is
postponed until 2017, to allow further improvement of quality."
The pressure is on for Nintendo to
deliver quality by testing and ironing out the kinks. There are rumors that
testing may take four to six months, and that the game giant is
working on a new technology, which could explain why the company is buying more
time.
This development can also give enough
breathing room for Nintendo to build up the launch of the new Zelda and
Nintendo Switch. The changes in the launch may help amplify promotional efforts
for the console and game separately instead of launching them on the same date,
which could possibly affect sales.
There may be delays, but promotional images and teasers for
the game have been released on the Nintendo website, keeping the forums
buzzing. The stunning images and fluid graphics as seen in the teasers excite
many Zelda fans.
Even though the exact date of release
has not been announced yet, fans can pre-order the game as soon as now via
Amazon, Best Buy, Target or Walmart. Various prices are posted on the mentioned
sites.
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of
the Wild" is anticipated to be one of Nintendo's biggest titles. There are
other Wii U games coming out soon,
including "Exile's End," "Rive," "A.N.N.E,"
"forma.8," and "Hive Jump."
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of
the Wild" is slated to be available for Nintendo Switch and Wii U in 2017.